{
  "id": 2509449,
  "title": "Marion Harding, Mount Vernon play another classic, plus more roundup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/marion-harding-mount-vernon-play-another-classic-plus-more-roundup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T05:51:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/marion-harding-mount-vernon-play-055130745.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a highly contested game on August 21, Marion Harding faced off against Mount Vernon, resulting in a thrilling 21-17 victory for the Presidents. Harding dominated the stats, outgaining Mount Vernon 352 to 144 in total yards and 14 to 7 in first downs. Both teams combined for five turnovers during the game. Harding's Marcus McGary scored the go-ahead touchdown with 2:50 remaining, securing the win. McGary rushed for 97 yards on 14 carries, while Dez Feliciano added 117 passing yards and 59 rushing yards. McGary led the team with his impressive 97-yard performance. Other key contributors included Theo Collins, who caught five passes for 48 yards, and Jackson Payne, who had two catches for 60 yards. Defensive standout Jaden Jordan intercepted a pass, and Sean Kelly returned a kickoff 60 yards.",
  "summary": "Marion-area high school football teams opened up the season with Week 1 games. Here's how they fared.",
  "key_points": [
    "Marion Harding defeats Mount Vernon 21-17 on August 21",
    "Marcus McGary leads with 97 rushing yards and 59 rushing yards",
    "Defensive standout Jaden Jordan intercepts a pass"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Marion Harding's victory over Mount Vernon showcases the Presidents' balanced offense and strong defensive play, highlighting key contributors such as Marcus McGary, Dez Feliciano, and Jaden Jordan.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}